Travelers United, Inc. v. Sonesta International Hotels Corp.

In 2023, a class action lawsuit was filed against Sonesta International Hotels Corp. (“Sonesta”). The lawsuit was brought on behalf of consumers who booked through Sonesta’s website or mobile app and (1) paid a resort, destination, or other similar fee to Sonesta to stay at a hotel in Washington D.C., and (2) D.C. residents who paid a resort, destination, and/or other similar fee to Sonesta to stay at any hotel in the U.S. The lawsuit claims that by failing to include such fees in the advertised price of its hotel rooms, Sonesta made misleading statements and left out important pricing information.

Sonesta denies these allegations and maintains that its pricing practices were lawful, transparent, and consistent with industry standards.

The Plaintiff and Defendants disagree about the legal claims in this Action. The Action has not gone to trial, and the Court has not decided in favor of either the Plaintiff or the Defendants. Instead, the Plaintiff and Defendants (collectively, the “Parties”) agreed to settle the Action after considering the risks, costs, and uncertainties of continued litigation.

Read The Notice to understand the specifics of the settlement and what each choice would mean for you.